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4 Tips for Organizing a Nonprofit Auction That Drives Impact

Pamela Grow

As you begin planning your auction, form an item procurement committee of nonprofit staff, board members, and volunteers. For example, you might put a staff member who is good at negotiating in charge of securing discounted concert tickets or have a volunteer who works at a restaurant ask their boss about donating a gift certificate.

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Photos And Videos In Fundraising Communications

Kindful

With all that energy going into the copy, the videos and photos included in the appeal can sometimes seem like an afterthought. However, for your donors, photos and videos can actually be even more powerful in informing their decision to give than the words you choose to use. Here are some tips to help you plan for great photos.

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How Nonprofits Can Steward Corporate Donors on Social Media

Nonprofit Tech for Good

They can make a huge impact as they provide significant support across areas including grantmaking, employee engagement and cause marketing. And a plan for if, when and how you’ll thank donors on your social channels is an important part of that strategy. It’s no secret that corporate donors are invaluable partners for nonprofits.

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5 Strategies for Marketing Your New Major Gifts Program

Nonprofits Source

Active volunteers are committed to your cause and are willing to spend a precious resource—time––supporting it. Launching an effort to convert these volunteers into donors is an important step, as it puts them in a position to be nurtured for a major gift. Board members can be counted on to have vast networks.

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How to Create a World-Class Fundraising Event

Greater Giving

By establishing precise outcomes, you create a roadmap for your event’s direction and maximize impact. This could include fundraising targets, donor acquisition numbers, or increased volunteer engagement. Your organization’s impact story is the heart of your campaign.

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Your Nonprofit Should be Using Public Service Announcements (PSAs)

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Some radio stations cannot demand listeners to do something such as ask for donations or recruit volunteers – rather the “call to action” has to be softer such as “visit our website to learn more”. . PSAs are a great way to take advantage of expensive advertising channels outside of your budget, but they aren’t the end all be all.

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How To Use Stories To Raise Money On Social Media

TechImpact

The key is using stories to get people’s attention on social media channels. Social media by itself is not a very effective channel for direct fundraising. 1) Always showcase your impact. Smile Train consistently shows the dramatic impact of its work via Twitter. PHOTO OF SMILE TRAIN TWEET. 4) Use quotes.